Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
search high and low for something
idiomatic expression
/sɜːrtʃ haɪ ənd loʊ fɔr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To look everywhere for something, making an extensive effort to find it.
Examples
- I’ve searched high and low for my missing keys but can’t seem to find them.
- She searched high and low for a job that matches her qualifications.
- We searched high and low for the perfect hiking trail.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the idea of thoroughly and persistently searching for an object or information, indicating that the searcher is willing to explore all possible places and options.
Synonyms
- look everywhere
- search far and wide
- scour
